More than meets the consumer’s eye
India has finally moved to a five-slab GST regime, after the reform promised by the Prime Minister from the ramparts of the Red Fort. The previous six-rate system has been…
Household debt must ease before it constrains demand in India
GDP growth and poverty reduction in India draw a striking parallel with this, as our fast-growing economy has shown spectacular success in combating poverty. The government notes the lifting of…
The productivity puzzle of AI can be cracked
This phenomenon of extensive use of advanced technology without an expected increase in productivity is called the ‘Solow Paradox.’ This particular paradox was resolved in the 1990s, led by industries like…
Global food security holds the key to sustainable peace
The IPC has sounded a famine alert multiple times, and every instance has been directly linked to an armed conflict. Also Read: Diverting food security rice stocks to ethanol production…
India isn’t a global swing power but must aim to become one
The past six months have shown that India is not a swing power. We could not deter China from providing active assistance to Pakistan during a military conflict. Our weight…
Germany Debates Who Should Cover the Costs of Unhealthy Eating
(Bloomberg) -- When Lucas Pohl boarded a flight last summer, he didn’t know it would mark a turning point in his life. The Berlin resident had always carried extra weight,…